Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Recipe
This Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles recipe offers a flavorful and quick-to-make meal combining tender ground beef with aromatic garlic and ginger, tossed in a savory hoisin and soy sauce blend. Served over linguine noodles and garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 4 tsp minced ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Pasta and Garnishes
- 1 12-ounce box of Linguine Noodles
- 4 green onions, diced for garnish
- Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Brown Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink. Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in the low sodium soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the Beef with Sauce: Lower the heat to medium and let the sauce cook with the beef for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Toss Noodles and Beef: Add the cooked linguine noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce and heated through.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the noodles and beef mixture, then garnish with diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the dish.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes quantity to manage the spiciness to your preference.
- If linguine is not available, substitute with spaghetti or other long pasta.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Toasting sesame seeds beforehand enhances their nutty flavor.